Bettman: NHL no-trade clauses misused by players — SkimNews
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- Gary Bettman said no-trade clauses are no longer being used as "originally intended" in the NHL, departing from their original contractual purpose.
- Bettman stated that players are instead using the clauses to force trades to specific teams after requesting a move.
Why it matters: Bettman's public criticism of how no-trade clauses function signals the league office may push for changes to how player contracts are negotiated, a key leverage point between players and clubs.
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